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What just happened? Razer has just announced three new products that could appeal to certain gamers. The new additions are made up of an ultra-portable keyboard, a compact version of its Basilisk mouse, and a $230 surround sound head cushion.
The Razer Clio is probably the most interesting of the new trio. It offers an alternative to headphones or speakers, landing somewhere between.
Razer calls the Clio a THX Spatial Audio-enabled wireless speaker head cushion – it's essentially a head cushion with integrated speakers that attaches to a gaming chair.
Inside each of the cushioned angled tips is a near-field speaker that uses a 43-millimeter driver paired with a passive radiator that Razer says offers crisp, clear trebles and punchy bass.
The Clio packs a 5,400 mAh battery that Razer claims can last for up to 14 hours. It also offers both 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth connections and three EQ modes: game, movies, and music.
The cushion is compatible with "most high-back gaming and office chairs" and works with Bluetooth devices such as smartphones and handheld consoles. It's also compatible with Razer's HyperSpeed Wireless protocol, which offers fast and stable performance even in data-saturated environments.
In addition to working as a primary speaker, the Clio can be turned into a rear surround speaker when paired with other speakers in a surround sound setup.
The Clio's $230 price is no small ask, especially as you can find some of the best headsets and PC speakers on the market for that amount. But it could be ideal for those who want the best of both worlds.
Another product Razer unveiled was a new entry in its extensive keyboard line, the $140 Razer Joro. This ultra-portable, low-profile 60% keyboard weighs just 374 grams (0.82 pounds) and is just 16.5mm (0.6 inches) thin, making it perfect for carrying around in a backpack.
The Joro features Razer's Chroma lighting, ultra-low-profile switches for fast, tactile keystrokes, and "gaming-grade" keys. It boasts an 1,800-hour battery life in power-saving mode, though the standard mode at 50% brightness is just 11 hours.
The keyboard features Razer Snap Tap, the controversial tech that instantly cancels directional inputs in games upon detecting an opposite input, allowing near-instantaneous side-to-side switching when strafing. It also has a dedicated Copilot key for quickly accessing Microsoft's AI assistant, though it's unclear how many gamers will appreciate that.
The Joro is compatible with Mac, iPad, and Windows devices. It can also connect to devices such as the Steam Deck via a Bluetooth connection.
Finally, Razer announced the new Razer Basilisk Mobile mouse. As the name suggests, it shares a lot in common with the standard-sized Basilisk V3 and Basilisk V3 Pro mice, including the comfortable design.
Priced at $90, the mouse offers 105 hours of use when connected by Razer Hyperspeed Wireless or 180 hours via Bluetooth. There's also a Razer Focus X 18K Optical Sensor with 99.4% resolution accuracy, Chroma RGB, and Razer's Gen-3 Optical Mouse Switches that are good for over 90 million clicks.
Other features include Razer's HyperScroll Technology, which is a 4-way tilting scroll wheel. There are also several buttons, including an AI prompt, for some reason, though they can be remapped.
The Razer Clio can be pre-ordered ahead of its May 16 launch. The Razer Basilisk Mobile mouse and Joro keyboard are available now.
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